5 Live news chief stays on the ball

Stephen Mawhinney, the son of former Conservative MP and Football League chairman Lord Mawhinney, starts his new job today as head of news at BBC Radio 5 Live, a role once been occupied by Today editor Ceri Thomas. Mawhinney moves across from a senior political role at the BBC's Millbank HQ. He was quick to point out his suitability for the news and sport station by telling his new colleagues he is a West Ham fanatic. Monkey hesitated to ask, but yes, he will be moving with the station to Salford, making for a slightly longer trip to Upton Park.